The Power of Equanimity At this momentous time in our nation’s history, “equanimity” probably does not describe what most of us are striving for right now. On the contrary, many of us are striving for justice, for healing—some of us, for survival. Is the peace and balance of meditation taking us in the wrong direction? Not in my understanding. In my experience, equanimity has great power—especially at times like these.... February 25, 2021By Ruth King teachings
The Untold: What White People Can Do with Privilege! Dear White People: You must teach your children about racism, not from a distance, but from your own wise heart. Imagine telling your children (regardless of age) some version of the following story with such regularity that they remember and tell their children. And don’t just tell them this story, notice how such truth telling impacts you and your actions, then talk about that too: My child, I’d like to tell you, from my lips, the truth about our racial history — about whiteness and about being a member of the white tribe.... June 5, 2020By Ruth King Diversity, SocialJustice, teachings
Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out In her newest publication, Mindful of Race, Ruth King invites us to: Tend first to our suffering and confusion, listen to what it is trying to teach us, and direct its energies most effectively for change. July 4, 2018By Ruth King Diversity, SocialJustice